What would be the best set up for a shaky head? and what hook? I want to try it out but dont know what to use. Any tips?

I would recommend a good worm rod that has a weight rating down to 1/8 oz. Typically that is going to be a medium power. Feel is extremely important, like TX rig fishing. I like to use 12 lb fluorocarbon with a small diameter to maximize feel. I really like to use the 5/16 oz wobble head for the weight/hook.

Tie one on fish it like you would a T-rig.

Use an Owner Ultra Point Ultra Shaky. Very well made.

I use the Owner shaky heads also and throw them with a baitcaster. Many people also use spinning tackle for shaky heads.

I use a 6ft 9in rod made by Ron @ Reel Time rods and a Lews reel with 12 pound test Invizx fluorocarbon line.

I use a baitcast combo for throwing shakey heads and a lot of time, I tie a drop shot hook above it. Double rigging and you often get 2 fish per cast, if they are biting aggressively. I use a custom made Shikari P803 and it works GREAT for these presentations. LOTS of feel, parabolic reaction to fish and fighting them and a VERY good setup. After that, I go to a shakey head rod made by Dobyns, the Fury 703 rod and it works GREAT as well. 10-12# McCoys Mean Green and hang on. I use the shakey heads made by a guy over on the Plugs and Announcements board, jsust got a package of them earlier this week. I also ordered the shakey head setup with the free swinging hook, better hook ups on finicky fish. Hope this helps. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.

Thad Rains

I've tried a lot of shaky heads and like the Owner jig head the best because of the 4/0 hook size and the screw lock with centering pin. I use a spinning reel with a 6'8" medium action spinning rod. Line is 30# braid with a 12 lb. leader (P-line CX Premium which is a copolymer line with an outer coating of fluorocarbon). The braid really increases the sensitivity, doesn't stretch much on the hook set, and gives you less hassle overall with a spinning reel.

Throw mine on a heavy with a fast tip, 14lb fluro. Owner is a good sh, but hook not stout enuff when fishing brush in my opinion.

I set mine up with 1/4 oz , 10 " Zoom June Bug Red w/20 lb fluro . Toss it Iever where , deep or shallow , year round ,